Sold for:
$1,659
$1,659
Whalebone and Ivory Yarn Swift, mid-19th century, with turned ivory yarn cup over turned ivory and whalebone shaft and clamp, the clamp carved in the form of a dog's head, behind which is an integrally carved small pair of billing birds, expanding whalebone slats joined with string, (minor age cracks, losses on four slats), ht. 15 1/4 in. Four slats have breaks or losses, minor 1/2 in. crack on lower shaft of yarn cup.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2009-02-15
